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Ghost Dog
15-07-2010, 08:30 PM
In 2010, the AFL instigated a host of tweaks to the AFL Tribunal system, targeting fakers who staged incidents.

Perhaps this was done to draw a line in the sand between AFL and that round ball game.
Looking back, has the rule made a difference, if any?

Have you spotted a diver who seemed to get the slip.

Who is the worst diver in the AFL (current player ) and historically?


My vote: Buddy Franklin, Didak equal first. Loyd as the all time great.

http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2010/02/02/1225826/077790-staging.jpg
chef
15-07-2010, 08:39 PM
Our captain is pretty good at it.
Dancin' Douggy
15-07-2010, 08:42 PM
Watch Rhys Palmer become the greatest diver of all time.
Perhaps even greater than the great Che Cockatoo Collins.
soupman
15-07-2010, 10:11 PM
Brent Harvey could have his name thrown out there, if only for that dive all those years ago at Manuka that saw Matty Boyd reported for nothing.

As another point, do you classify the likes of Joel Selwood, who frequently throw their heads back, as divers?
Ghost Dog
15-07-2010, 10:25 PM
Brent Harvey could have his name thrown out there, if only for that dive all those years ago at Manuka that saw Matty Boyd reported for nothing.

As another point, do you classify the likes of Joel Selwood, who frequently throw their heads back, as divers?

Liam Picken is pretty good at that too.

In Selwood's case yeah, he has it down to a fine art. Then again he is kind of short and does cop a few coat hangers like our Liam.


:) And yes, Brad would have made a fine soccer player.
G-Mo77
15-07-2010, 10:45 PM
Liam Picken is pretty good at that too.

**shakes head**

Alwyn Davey anyone? I wish someone would rip that rubber necked little pricks head right off for real one day.
LostDoggy
16-07-2010, 02:11 PM
Riewoldt.
Only reason he bothered the scorers last week.
LostDoggy
16-07-2010, 02:26 PM
Liam Picken is pretty good at that too.

In Selwood's case yeah, he has it down to a fine art. Then again he is kind of short and does cop a few coat hangers like our Liam.


:) And yes, Brad would have made a fine soccer player.

Picken is usually doing it for real, I cant believe some of the places he puts his head.
ledge
16-07-2010, 02:38 PM
One thing Carlton dont have as they are never first to the ball.
FlightoftheCallanWards
16-07-2010, 02:45 PM
One thing Carlton dont have as they are never first to the ball.
Marc Murphy...
Ghost Dog
16-07-2010, 03:19 PM
Picken is usually doing it for real, I cant believe some of the places he puts his head.

HAHAHA. True enough.
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
16-07-2010, 04:30 PM
Gavin Wanganeen says hello.
Ghost Dog
16-07-2010, 04:59 PM
Gavin Wanganeen says hello.

Current day player?
ledge
16-07-2010, 05:39 PM
I cant believe Pav wasnt cited last week after his dive in the goal square with no pressure or no one around him.
soupman
16-07-2010, 07:46 PM
I cant believe Pav wasnt cited last week after his dive in the goal square with no pressure or no one around him.

That was one of the funniest moments of the season. Felt sorry for him. I'd be devastated if that happened to one of ours.
Ovatheboarder
17-07-2010, 05:24 PM
Ex Player - Gavin Wanganeen early days, (Essendon)

Current - Kane Cornes
Swoop
18-07-2010, 01:24 AM
Selwood actually draws the free kick really well by keeping his upper body upright and lowering his legs therefore drawing the high tackle, Lindsay Gilbee also does this. I wouldn't say either are divers.
EasternWest
19-07-2010, 03:29 PM
Riewoldt.
Only reason he bothered the scorers last week.

Can't believe this took six posts.

Great player. Out and out diver.
mighty_west
19-07-2010, 03:58 PM
Current - Kane Cornes

End thread.......Kane averages 20 odd possies & one dive per game.
AndrewP6
19-07-2010, 07:39 PM
Looking back, has the rule made a difference, if any?


No, I don't believe it has, and it won't until they actually call someone on it.


Nick The Diver has to get the choccies...